Brent & Becky's Blog — growing caladiums from scratch

Big, Bold Foliage Plants

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Jan 20, 2020

Add some drama to your garden and containers with the biggest, boldest foliage plants from our 2020 Spring catalog.

When to Plant Bulbs

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Feb 12, 2019

After a long, harsh winter, there are very few things we look forward to more than the first signs of fresh life poking through our soil in spring. These jolly green sprouts usher in the warmer temperatures, and continue to do so throughout the season, in the depths of summer heat, right up until the arrival of autumn. However, in order to put on their spectacular season-long show, their planting must be as well-timed as the punchline of a joke.

Growing Caladiums From Scratch

Posted by Brent & Becky's Admin on Mar 02, 2018

Caladiums are exactly the type of diva you want in your garden. When it comes to unapologetic and audacious color, the foliage of the caladium alone puts all other flowers around it to shame.

Some people haven’t experimented with caladiums because they are so notoriously difficult to find as starter plants. Growing from tubers gives the best selection, jumpstarts your growing season, and is easier on your wallet.